Discovery 2 Wheels and Tyres

Discovery 2 Wheels and Tyres

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SJR Superlight

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82 posts

203 months

Wednesday 10th November 2010
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Hi,

I have a Land Rover Discovery 2 that I wish to take off road and would like to know the largest tyre size I can fit on the car (standard suspension, air at the back).

I'm looking to buy some steel modular wheels and get some General Grabber AT2s.

It seems I have two options for wheels - 16x7J or 16x8J
And 3 options of tyres - 235/70, 245/70 or 265/70

Wondering if anyone has experience of what works best, what rubs and what doesn't.

Thanks,
Simon

300bhp/ton

41,030 posts

197 months

Thursday 11th November 2010
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In short there are lots of answers and lots of opinions. biggrin

Meaning, you'll be able to fit a narrower taller tyre than just a wide one to some extent.

Do you plan on a suspension lift or any wheel arch trimming? And have you got a standard front bumper with the front spoiler?

One thing I'd say though. If you actually plan to off road, get some mud terrains or better. AT's are ok, but they'll not be a substitute when its wet or really slippery out.

Lastly, do you know what sort of terrain you'll be driving on? The wide vs narrow tyre debate will rage on regardless. But narrow tyres can work very well in certain conditions.

Sarge 4x4

2,371 posts

212 months

Friday 12th November 2010
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We have fitted all sizes, depends on what you plan on suspenion.

Andy.